To the Community of Conflict Resolvers, One of Hawai‘i’s leading advocates for ADR, Charles “Chuck” Hurd, passed away during the night of May 20, 2015. The sadness of this loss to the ADR community cannot be measured. Chuck was a mentor, fixer, compassionate listener, committed trainer, and friend. His list of credentials would fill the page and a summary can hardly do justice. Chuck devoted his skills to public talks promoting the need to use mediation alternatives and the counterproductive nature of litigation, and spent decades mediating or arbitrating a wide range of cases. His most recent efforts, besides his commitment to the Board of Directors of the Association for Conflict Resolution, were put toward helping resolve disputes about inheritance and guardianship of elderly persons and related estate planning issues. Chuck was a master, and too humble to ever wear it on his sleeve. We all know his value, and will notice the hole his absence leaves in Hawai‘i and our hearts. Please read (below) the tributes by colleagues who honor Chuck’s life with their shared thoughts. With appreciation and highest regards to a colleague, Anne Smoke Matsuda President, ACR-Hawai‘i ~~~ “Chuck has been a close personal friend for almost 40 years, and his contributions and value to so many and the community, professionally and personally, will be with us, as he will be in spirit, for many years to come. He has without exception exhibited the highest degree of integrity, honesty, compassion and character, and the courage of his convictions.” Chuck Crumpton ~~~ “He was an exceptional professional and wonderful person. This is a great loss to our community. Chuck faced his illness with his usual positive attitude and determination to beat it.” Frances Mossman ~~~ “I remember serving on the Program committee of ACRH with him and finding out how creative and fun he was. I am grateful for knowing such a very good man in our community.” Karen…
Hawai‘i Island’s Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped 172 homeowners to stay in their homes. Through a partnership of Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and West Hawai‘i Mediation Center, along with the Third Circuit Court, lenders and borrowers have the opportunity to utilize mediation services while in judicial foreclosure. Read on
West Hawaii Mediation Center (WHMC) announces a basic mediation training July 10, 11 and 12, 2015. Not only will this training offer instruction to those interested in becoming professional volunteer mediators for WHMC, it will help people: Learn to manage and resolve conflict in general Communicate more effectively at home and work Become better negotiators and problem solvers Contribute to conflict resolution in the community Attendees will learn about the process of professional mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills and a variety of approaches to help parties in conflict resolve differences. The instructors for this training are Diane Petropulos, M.A. and Franco Acquaro, Ph.D., and its cost is $175. For more information, call (808) 885-5525, read the WHMC Press Release or visit their website To register send an email info@whmediation.org
The Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter and the ADR Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association present Conscious Mediation & Maintaining Neutrality with Difficult Clients: Transference & Counter-transference Presentation Objectives To present transference and counter-transference in a comprehensible manner To show how transference and counter-transference apply to, and in, mediation To provide an opportunity to experience it happening To provide some tools and techniques for managing it and practice using the techniques About the Presenter LoAnn Flom is a former Social Worker now focusing her time and energy on being a Co-Mediator and Personal Coach using tools taught by Gay and Katherine Hendricks. These coaching techniques were identified as Conscious Living and Conscious Loving Coaching, but the Hendricks’ have recently updated the focus to The Big Leap Coaching to reflect the current impetus of clients. When, Where, and How to Get There When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Where: HSBA Conference room, 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000, Honolulu, HI 96813 Parking: Available at Alii Place building, 1099 Alakea Street. Please note that we do NOT validate parking. Admission and Registration Admission is FREE for current ACR Hawaii members. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE NOW
“Using Online Tools in Your Conflict Resolution Practice” is a new FREE webinar offered by the International Section of ACR and presented by Jonathan Elston, co-founder of Mediate to Go Participants will learn how to build and augment their current practice with Mediate to Go. The session will touch on all critical aspects of running a successful dispute resolution business; from social media awareness, case intake, case management, secure messaging, and document management to process agreements. Participants will also get a live tour of the web app, and will be able to participate live on their own devices with a special discount code. When: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Central Time – 11:00am to Noon Hawaii Time To sign up click here
If you are a member of the ACR Family Section, you can participate in ” Thinking About Our Thinking: The Milan Systemic Questioning Model”, a Free teleseminar on May 5, 2015 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET (8:00 – 9:00 am Hawaii Time). Dr. Larry Fong, a Past-President of ACR, will explain the theory behind the use of the Milan Systemic Questioning, a system of questioning that promotes client understanding, conversation, and change. As background, Dr. John Haynes (now of memory) and Dr. Fong, included mediation appropriate approaches within the three main components of the Model: Questioning Neutrality Hypothesizing In particular, the Questioning component includes the use of questions which are cognitively (thinking) based in nature as a means of using hypotheses, questioning and neutrality to create a change in clients’ thinking and behavior. For more information ACR family section webinar
The ACR International Section and ADRHub.com present a “Journey to Empathy”, a FREE webinar that follows the presenter’s research into Empathy and Compassion as tools in mediation and negotiation. WHEN – Monday, April 27, 2015 – 5-6-pm Eastern Time (11-00am – Noon Hawaii Time). PRESENTER Martin Golder is a mediator in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He is a member of Mediate BC and a mentor in the BC Court Mediation program. He has spent 15 years following a path to understand and use empathy as a primary tool in conflict management. SIGN UP – For more information and to sign up click here
The UHM Matsunaga Institute for Peace announces the following events, which will be held in UH Manoa Krauss 012: Negotiation for Women — FREE! Enrollment limited; Register early! (P13714) Wednesday, April 29, 2015 6:00-7:30pm – Presenters: Elizabeth Kent & Carole Petersen Powerful Listening: How To Listen So People Will Share Their Concerns With You (P13728) Friday, May 8, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenters: Elizabeth Kent Challenging Conversations: How To Share Your Concerns So People Will Hear You (P13729) Friday, May 15, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent Overview of Meeting Management Basics (P13730) Friday, May 22, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent Run a Great Meeting! (P13731) Fridays, June 19 & 26, 2015 8:00am-4:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent For more information, view/print their flyer and to sign up click here PRESENTERS Elizabeth Kent, JD, William S. Richardson School of Law, is sole proprietor of Meeting Expectations Hawai‘i, providing a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes and training, including mediation and facilitation services tailored to meet clients’ needs. While director (1996-2013) and research analyst (1994-1996) for the Hawaii Judiciary, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Kent helped develop mediation programs for the courts and executive branch; worked on education and training on communication and dispute prevention and resolution; researched and advised the courts on ADR-related issues; oversaw the Judiciary’s contract with the community mediation centers; and mediated/facilitated cases that affected public policy. Carole Petersen, Harvard Law School, is a Professor and Director of the Matsunaga Institute for Peace. She is also a member of the University of Hawai‘i Center for Chinese Studies and teaches International Law, International Human Rights, and Gender and the Law in the William S. Richardson School of Law.
In this webinar, which is titled “Hostage/Crisis Negotiations: Lessons learned from the Bad, the Ugly and the Sad”, Dr.Thomas Strentz, psychologist and author with many years of experience with the FBI and as a counterterrorism consultant, will offer case histories on how to: Identify the 3 main types of personality disorders with whom negotiators are likely to come into contact Understand their perceptions of reality Recognize their primary defense mechanisms Negotiate with them Sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution and ADRhub.com, this informative and entertaining webinar is designed for crisis and hostage negotiators, but all conflict resolution practitioners including mediators, conflict coaches, students, and ombuds will find the skills applicable to the work they do. About the Presenter A former FBI negotiator who designed, directed and developed the FBI negotiations program from 1975-1987, Dr. Strentz has also committed his expertise to the resolution of numerous terrorist situations world-wide. He has provided consultation and training in unconventional, security, and counter terrorism operations to various US military, US federal, state and local law enforcement and friendly foreign military/LE special operations units. He utilizes his expertise for organizations and individuals who work and travel in high-risk areas, such as domestic and international airlines, law enforcement, government agencies and the military. When – Tuesday, April 24, 2015 – From Noon to 1:00pm Hawaii Time (6:00pm to 7:00pm ET) SIGN UP – This webinar is FREE but spots are limited. To sign up click here
Saturday, April 18, 2015 Gay Barfield, Ph.D, Lic. MFT will present “From Conflict to Connection”, a Ku’ikahi Mediation Center workshop. Participants will learn how to: Engage in spirited fighting (while maintaining personal integrity) Make the first move toward reconciliation Increase compassion and caring Foster a sense of ease at home, in the workplace and across cultures Set personal aims for making change ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Gay Barfield, Ph.D., Lic. MFT, is a human relations educator, trainer, consultant, and therapist specializing in Carl Rogers’ person-centered approach to diversity, conflict dialogue, and listening across differences at work, at home, cross-culturally, and between genders. WHEN AND WHERE Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 16-105 Opukahaia Street, Kea’au, HI 96749 TUITION – $50 (Group discounts and partial scholarships available) SIGN UP – For more info and to sign up click here